Google is seeking to conduct large-scale field trials in Florida using male mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria, selected with AI and automation, to reduce mosquito populations and curb the spread of diseases such as West Nile virus. Public EPA documents show its Debug project applied to release up to 32 million Wolbachia-treated male house mosquitoes in Florida and 32 million in California, with Florida releases split over two years. Public comments run until June 5.

Five major U.S. labor groups have formally voiced opposition to the CLARITY Act, a crypto market-structure bill, urging all senators to vote against it ahead of a Senate Banking Committee review. The groups said the bill could undermine the stability of workers’ retirement pension systems, including public pensions, by integrating cryptocurrencies into the real economy without sufficient safeguards. They also criticised provisions on stablecoin interest and rewards.